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Chiffon vs Satin - What's the difference?

chiffon | satin |


As nouns the difference between chiffon and satin

is that chiffon is a sheer silk or rayon fabric while satin is a cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (The same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen).

As an adjective satin is

semi-glossy. Particularly describing a type of paint.

Satin vs Recluse - What's the difference?

satin | recluse |


As verbs the difference between satin and recluse

is that satin is while recluse is (obsolete) to shut; to seclude.

As an adjective recluse is

(now rare ) sequestered; secluded, isolated.

As a noun recluse is

a person who lives in self-imposed isolation or seclusion from the world, especially for religious purposes; a hermit.

Velvety vs Satin - What's the difference?

velvety | satin |


As adjectives the difference between velvety and satin

is that velvety is like velvet (but not velvet); soft, smooth, soothing. Not necessarily restricted to the sense of touch while satin is semi-glossy. Particularly describing a type of paint.

As a noun satin is

a cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (The same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen).

Satin vs Tangled - What's the difference?

satin | tangled |


As verbs the difference between satin and tangled

is that satin is while tangled is (tangle).

Satin vs Matte - What's the difference?

satin | matte |


As verbs the difference between satin and matte

is that satin is while matte is .

As an adjective matte is

.

Satin vs Elegant - What's the difference?

satin | elegant |


As adjectives the difference between satin and elegant

is that satin is semi-glossy. Particularly describing a type of paint while elegant is characterised by or exhibiting elegance.

As a noun satin

is a cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (The same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen).

Satin vs Burlap - What's the difference?

satin | burlap |


As a verb satin

is .

As a noun burlap is

(us) a very strong, coarse cloth, made from jute, flax or hemp, and used to make sacks etc.

Crepe vs Satin - What's the difference?

crepe | satin |


As nouns the difference between crepe and satin

is that crepe is an alternative spelling of pancake lang=en while satin is a cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (The same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen).

As a verb crepe

is to crease (paper) in such a way to make it look like crepe paper.

As an adjective satin is

semi-glossy. Particularly describing a type of paint.

Satin vs Velvet - What's the difference?

satin | velvet |


As adjectives the difference between satin and velvet

is that satin is semi-glossy. Particularly describing a type of paint while velvet is made of velvet.

As nouns the difference between satin and velvet

is that satin is a cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (The same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen) while velvet is a closely woven fabric (originally of silk, now also of cotton or man-made fibres) with a thick short pile on one side.

As a verb velvet is

to coat raw meat in starch, then in oil, preparatory to frying.

Satin vs Sation - What's the difference?

satin | sation |


As nouns the difference between satin and sation

is that satin is a cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (The same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen) while sation is a sowing or planting.

As an adjective satin

is semi-glossy. Particularly describing a type of paint.

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